Make A Willow Ball

We’ve been making willow balls for years (actually Guy has) and they always prove popular, especially with gardeners who buy them to use as a focal point, perhaps to train plants through or even to hang from trees. Over the course of the day, you’ll make a ball of about 12-18 inches diameter, entirely from some of our finest willow. There’s no wire, string or anything else involved, but you’ll need a fair amount of persistence and a bit of strength in your hands!

The tutor

The day will be led by Guy Lambourne of Wassledine, who started making willow balls after seeing pictures of some in a newspaper. It took a while to work out how to do it and it’s this method that he will pass on to you today.

The venue

The course will take place outside in our own, beautiful Bottoms’ Corner Wood, a working hazel woodland that’s part of the Wassledine farm, Upper Gravenhurst, Bedfordshire. The wood is in Gravenhurst, near Shefford.  It’s a location that’s hidden away; we will send directions a couple of weeks before the course starts. You’re bound to enjoy just being there all day.

It’s a lovely setting for a tranquil day and you will be welcome to wander and discover its secrets. There is a 300m walk from the car parking area to where the course takes place, including a grass slope. We can provide a lift for you if necessary. The facilities are quite basic. There is off road parking along a surfaced but bumpy track. We have an outside, composting toilet with camping style hand wash.

Price – £90

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